How scarce is the Penang FP 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Penang FP 5 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1850.

When was COV-4313 posted?

COV-4313 is dated 16 August 1841, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 5 (1840–1850).

COV-4313

16 August 1841 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 August 1841, Penang FP 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-4313)

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Date

16 August 1841

Description

Penang 1841 (16 Aug.) entire to London, marked "overland via Falmouth. Postage paid to Bombay", rated "1/-", showing oval-framed "india" in red and, on reverse, fine framed "penang/Paid" d.s. in red with manuscript "15 annas" inserted and arrival c.d.s. (10.11). (ID)

Auction

Spink

18039, Lot 24, (2018)

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Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4313 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 16 August 1841 bearing the Penang FP 5 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Penang postal history, Straits Settlements. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 18039 lot 24 (2018).

1 image of COV-4313 is recorded; the Penang FP 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1850.

Questions about COV-4313

What is COV-4313?: COV-4313 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 16 August 1841, bearing the Penang FP 5 handstamp in black. Penang 1841 (16 Aug.) entire to London, marked "overland via Falmouth. Postage paid to Bombay", rated "1/-", showing oval-framed "india" in red and, on reverse, fine framed "penang/Paid" d.s. in red with manuscript "15 annas" inserted and arrival c.d.s. (10.11). (ID)
How scarce is the Penang FP 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Penang FP 5 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1850.
What is the provenance of COV-4313?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 18039 lot 24 (2018).
When was COV-4313 posted?: COV-4313 is dated 16 August 1841, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 5 (1840–1850).

About this record

This 16 August 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Penang FP 5 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 14 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 18039, lot 24, (2018).